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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Languages
Timeline
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SAMIA IRFAN

SAMIA IRFAN

IB Teacher Librarian
Karachi,Sindh

Summary

Academic librarian with 12 years of experience prioritizing multiple tasks requiring prompt solutions. Managing workload while greeting library visitors, responsible for selecting, developing, cataloging, classifying library resources, acquiring, organizing, managing and distributing library resources. Effectively using library systems (Beams and KOHA). Specialist in computer applications. Ensuring that library provision meets the needs of all its users. Work effectively within a team to accomplish key objectives. Professional and welcoming in creating upbeat work environment. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

PYP Teacher Librarian

Beaconhouse Newlands Karachi
Karachi, Sindh
4 2024 - Current
  • Oversee the overall Library Service, ensuring alignment with the Library's philosophy and the PYP framework
  • Set and implement the Library's goals and objectives, focusing on supporting inquiry-based learning
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive library program that meets the diverse needs of students and educators
  • Stay informed about current trends in library services and education, incorporating innovative ideas as appropriate.

IBDP Teacher Librarian

Discovery Centre A Beaconhouse School System
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Being responsible for overall Library Service
  • Determining the Library's goals and objectives in line with the Library Philosophy
  • Developing and implementing an effective plan for a library program that
  • Keeping abreast with current trends and thinking in the library world and applying new ideas where appropriate.

Librarian

Beaconhouse School Defence Campus
Karachi, Sindh
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Facilitate the planning and implementation of learning programs
  • Provide teachers with access to relevant curriculum information
  • Managing library data and resources
  • Circulation of Library resources.

Librarian

Beaconhouse School NNP-V/Karachi
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Managing library data and resources
  • Conducting library activities
  • Circulation of Library resources
  • Stock taking
  • Facilitating teachers during IT integrated lessons
  • Saving E-resources related to BSS curriculum.

Office Administrator

Mrs. Mohiuddin's Montessori/Karachi
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Ensured smooth and systemic running of the School administration
  • Managed admission
  • Fee Collection and accounts management
  • Communicating with parents, teachers, and students as required
  • Overseeing the school budget
  • Hiring new staff members.

Costume Designer

Contact Plus Pvt.Ltd. KDA/Karachi
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Created and designed costumes / uniforms for Brand Promotion Activities
  • Worked for Olper's, Reckitt Benckiser, Telenore, Nokia, Tarang, Veet, Habib Masaley, Tetra Pack, and Milk Pack Cream.

Medical Transcription Editor

Three Sixty Degreez Pvt. Ltd/Karachi
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Transcribed into document, online voice files of medical reports sent by doctors from USA.

Education

Secondry School Certificate - Science

Farhana Govt. Girls Secondary School North Nazimabad Karachi
Karachi, SD
03.1976 - 01.1986

Intermediate (H.Sc) Pre-Medical Science group - undefined

Govt. Collage for Women Nazimabad Karachi

B.Sc. Honor Zoology/Chemistry/Bio Chemistry, 2nd Position in B.Sc Honors - undefined

University of Karachi

M.Sc. Marine Biology - undefined

University of Karachi

Ph.D. - Marine Biology

Center of Excellence in Marine Biology (CEMB), University of Karachi
Karachi, SD
09.2024 - 09.2024

Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) - Master of Library And Information Scienec

Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
Islamabad
09.2019 - 01.2022

Skills

Office management

Certification

Participated in a workshop on "Self-Employment for Women" conducted by First Women Bank Ltd. and Entrepreneurship Career Development Institute on November 22- December 7, 1995

Languages

Urdu
English

Timeline

Ph.D. - Marine Biology

Center of Excellence in Marine Biology (CEMB), University of Karachi
09.2024 - 09.2024

IBDP Teacher Librarian

Discovery Centre A Beaconhouse School System
01.2022 - 01.2024

Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) - Master of Library And Information Scienec

Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad
09.2019 - 01.2022

Librarian

Beaconhouse School Defence Campus
01.2014 - 01.2022

Librarian

Beaconhouse School NNP-V/Karachi
01.2012 - 01.2014

Office Administrator

Mrs. Mohiuddin's Montessori/Karachi
01.2011 - 01.2012

Costume Designer

Contact Plus Pvt.Ltd. KDA/Karachi
01.2006 - 01.2010

Medical Transcription Editor

Three Sixty Degreez Pvt. Ltd/Karachi
01.2001 - 01.2002

Secondry School Certificate - Science

Farhana Govt. Girls Secondary School North Nazimabad Karachi
03.1976 - 01.1986

PYP Teacher Librarian

Beaconhouse Newlands Karachi
4 2024 - Current

Intermediate (H.Sc) Pre-Medical Science group - undefined

Govt. Collage for Women Nazimabad Karachi

B.Sc. Honor Zoology/Chemistry/Bio Chemistry, 2nd Position in B.Sc Honors - undefined

University of Karachi

M.Sc. Marine Biology - undefined

University of Karachi
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